Photo Gallery: Florida Gators Upset Utah Utes in The Swamp

Check out All Gators' photo gallery from the Florida Gators' 29-26 upset over the Utah Utes.

Zach Goodall | Sep 4, 2022

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All photos via Alex Shepherd of AllGators.com

90,799 fans made The Swamp an absolutely electric environment on Saturday night.

The largest season-opening crowd in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's history played a massive factor in the Florida Gators' 29-26 upset victory over the No. 7 Utah Utes, paired with standout performances by UF quarterback Anthony Richardson and numerous other contributors.

"Pretty good football there, huh?" head coach Billy Napier pondered after his tenure-opening win.

"I just want to thank our fans for coming out. I think that was our 10th-largest crowd in the history of the school. We said at the beginning that it was going to take a team effort to get this done, to build and create momentum, to create positive energy on the outside. And they made a difference tonight. They impacted the game."

You can find All Gators' photo gallery from the contest, as well as several GIFs compiled from our photos of three big plays, below.

Anthony Richardson's 45-yard touchdown run in GIF format

Anthony Richardson's (@GVOaant) 45-yard rushing touchdown dot GIF

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Montrell Johnson's 14-yard touchdown run in GIF format

First touchdown in The Swamp for Montrell Johnson (@Trellll_3).

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Anthony Richardson's one-yard touchdown run in GIF format

"I think we’re figuring out here that this guy’s a pretty special player.” - Billy Napier on @GVOaant

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Florida Gators vs. Utah Utes Photo Gallery

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier

Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter

Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne

Florida Gators defensive line coach Sean Spencer

Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James

Florida Gators linebacker Amari Burney

Florida Gators' honoray Mr. Two Bits, former wide receiver Reidel Anthony

Billy Napier and Florida Gators — Alex Shepherd

Florida Gators run out of the tunnel vs, Utah

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier

Anthony Richardson, Nay'Quan Wright — Alex Shepherd

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Nay'Quan Wright

Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter

Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators safety Trey Dean III

Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James

Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James

Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson

Florida Gators RB Montrell Johnson — Alex Shepherd

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson

Florida Gators wide receiver Ja'Quavion Fraziars

Billy Napier and Anthony Richardson — Alex Shepherd

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson and head coach Billy Napier

Florida Gators cheerleaders

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators safety Donovan McMillon

Florida Gators cornerback Devin Moore

Florida Gators cornerback Devin Moore

Florida Gators celebrate linebacker Amari Burney

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson

Florida Gators safety Trey Dean III and defensive end Justus Boone

Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter

The Gators will next host the Kentucky Wildcats at 7 P.M. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, opening up their 2022 SEC schedule.

Stay tuned to All Gators for continuous coverage of Florida Gators football, basketball and recruiting. Follow along on social media at @SI_AllGators on Twitter and All Gators on FanNation-Sports Illustrated on Facebook.

Published Sep 4, 2022

ZACH GOODALL

Zach Goodall is the publisher of AllGators.com on FanNation-Sports Illustrated, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports since 2019. Before moving to Gainesville, Zach spent four years covering the Jacksonville Jaguars for SB Nation (2015-18) and Locked On Podcast Network (2017-19), originally launching his sports journalism career as a junior in high school. He also covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for FanNation-Sports Illustrated (2020-22). In addition to writing and reporting, Zach is a sports photographer and videographer who primarily shoots football and basketball games, practices and related events. When time permits in the 24/7 media realm, Zach enjoys road trips, concerts, golf and microbreweries.